North East Derbyshire
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North East Derbyshire combines rolling countryside with towns and villages influenced by both mining and agriculture. Dronfield is the largest town, featuring historic buildings and proximity to Sheffield’s urban fringe. Villages such as Clay Cross and Eckington highlight the area’s industrial heritage, while the surrounding countryside offers trails, reservoirs, and farmland. The district lies close to the Peak District, providing easy access to scenic landscapes, while its wooded areas and country parks give a semi-rural feel. The balance of historic settlements and green landscapes makes it both a commuter area and a place of heritage interest.
The local authority for this district is: North East Derbyshire District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Derbyshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Derbyshire County Council.
Constituencies in North East Derbyshire
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Wards in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire is divided into 24 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashover
- Barlow & Holmesfield
- Brampton & Walton
- Clay Cross North
- Clay Cross South
- Coal Aston
- Dronfield North
- Dronfield South
- Dronfield Woodhouse
- Eckington North
- Eckington South & Renishaw
- Gosforth Valley
- Grassmoor
- Holmewood & Heath
- Killamarsh East
- Killamarsh West
- North Wingfield Central
- Pilsley & Morton
- Ridgeway & Marsh Lane
- Shirland
- Sutton
- Tupton
- Unstone
- Wingerworth